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Field and Forest, by Richard Gast

The beauty of a snowflake

A snowflake is one of God’s most fragile creations. Psalm 147:16 begins: “He sends the snow like white wool” (NLT). And there really is something awesome about freshly fallen, white snow covering everything. It really is like a blanket of white wool spread over the earth. In fact, ...

An insatiable hunger for energy

- By the numbers: Homes and businesses  -      We use energy in our homes every day; lots of energy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 40% of the energy consumed in the United States goes to powering our homes and commercial buildings.       We use energy to keep ...

Sleeping the winter away?

North County winters pose a challenge to animals who choose to stay here, rather than migrate to warmer climates. Food is scarce. Many survive by sleeping. Well ... not sleeping exactly. Hibernating. Hibernation is a life-saving adaptation. Essentially, it’s the ability to reduce one’s ...

Buying, selecting and caring for the perfect Christmas tree

I can still remember how exciting it was for my younger sister and me when, as kids, my dad announced, “We’re going to get the Christmas tree tomorrow.” The following morning we’d put on our hats and gloves and head out to the Christmas tree lot in front of Dad’s favorite hardware ...

Snowmobiling this winter? Ride safely, have fun

Snowmobiling provides great opportunities for recreation with family and friends during the winter months. It’s a healthy activity that combines sightseeing with adventure. Northern New York offers some of the best snowmobiling you’re likely to find anywhere. Almost all snowsledders ...

Canada geese: Big honkin’ birds

Canada geese, often referred to as Canadian geese, are the second largest waterfowl in North America. (The largest is the swan.) They’re also the most widely distributed, with a range that encompasses arctic, sub-arctic and temperate regions in Alaska, Canada, all of the lower 48 states, and ...